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also carry with them lasso.as the American
boy carries his top, and practice much in sport
in the use of it many ways.
Mexico has warm climate and requires but
little fire or fuel We saw it however IN a
fierce snow storm and had it not been for the
surprise of the people here at such an event,
we would have thought the reports of the tor
rid zone q myth. There are traffickers in
wood and their article is one of the curlosi-
ties of parts of Mexico. The only wood
saw here worth mentioning was the musquite
tree, which is a species of timber that grows
under the ground and must be digged for. 1t
throws out a small crimpled brush above the
ground but grows in large bulk below and
when dug out makes an excellent fuel This
queer fact of growing below follows from the
fact that the atmosphere is too dry to grow
above ground and so the tree goes below.
This wood is digged out, cut into small sticks
about fifteen inches long, tied into bales.
strapped around donkeys, carried to market
and sold for about 75cts. donkey load, about
twelve OF which would make a cord. The
dsnkeys are laden, then driven in loose, as cat
tie. Occasionally yoke of cattle are driven
to cart. Mexicans fasten the yoke to the
horns directly. resting on the neck. This
forbids the OK swaying his head. These PEG
pie are Cruel nor care IOF the tOFtuTes VI
beasts.
Large parts of Mexico are treeless
with not spear of heritage tC
look upon except from irrigation. Nc
grass in the highways. No lawns in the
yard but bleak and parched and barren. Tn
der irrigation, however, there is produced a
magic change. Plants in bloom and frui,
abound. The Mission grape here on the Rio
Grande excels all other parts of the world
The Mexican peasant eats but one meal g
day. He rises early, goes to work and con.
tinues until p. NJ. and then turns in fol
dinner, fills himself ana works no more Dol
eats again until next day. What the women
do to fiji up the gap in domestic duties | dc
not know, There are two distinct classes il
society and the TONES never associate with
the palavers nor does a servant ever eat O.
the food prepared for the master, but mus
buy aud prepare for themselves.
Z. II. CAYLoR.
JANUARY % 1887
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and consequently incurabc II is impossible to de-
scribe her sufIerings. Her body from the crown Of
her head 10 the solos Of her feet mass Of decay
masses OF flesh rottng off and leaving great cavities
Her fingers fcstered and three four nails dropped
on ut one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
liberation and for several years she did not leave
her bed. Her weight reduced from 1875 to go lbs
Perhaps some faint idea Of her condition can be
Cleaned from the fact that three pounds Of Cosmo-
line or ointment were used per week in DIRE ssng her
sores. Finally the physicians acknowledged their
defeat by this Black Wolf, and commended the SUI
ferer to her all-wse Creator
Her husband hearing wonderful reports OF the use
OF bwIFTs SPECIFIC Is. S. 81. prevailed on er to
try 1t as last resort. She began its under pro-
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healthy color, as though the blood was becoming
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until asst February; every healed; she dis
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IN twelve years well woman. Her husba nd, Mr..
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Hood and Skin Diseases, mailed free.
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

The funeral Of Mrs.. Lulu Bsllingel
took place yesterday from the Episoopa
CHURCH. which Was filed with people
mourners and friends Of the family. tn,
CONN wal decorated with flowers, some ir
exquisite wreashes, q heart and GROSS ant
abaskes, tributes Of affection 10 the mem
0ty OF the dead. The services read BY
Aev. d. H.. Buck we're very impressive,
and when finished the pail. bearers. all Of
Thom were friends and schoolmates Of
herman Bellinger. after placing the re-
mslns In the hearse, took their places be-
nae u. The cortege formed in line. with
,ne minister's carriage In the lead, fol.
ioweo by several members OF the knights
Of Pythiss and other citizens afoot. Next
ss@e the hesrse and q large number Of
carriages. The last sad rites were per.
.oImed 81 she grave In Odd Fellows GENE.
ssy, where the remains Of the young
mother we're laid In their final resting
place. Peace to her ashes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

The Salt Lake Tribune says: The new
railroad Is taken form. The more the
gentlemen interested consider the matter
and test the figures, the more they cannot
find anything wrong in the proposition,
the harder they kick themselves for hsv-
ing sat by here year after year and per-
mitted such an enterprise TO sleep in Its
mitive germ. We feel sure that
ground will be broken here within
the coming twenty days. for the whole
aspect Of the matter has changed within a
week past. The old way was to listen and
say: Eyes. I believe that would be q
good scheme il 1t could be carried
through" Now the talk is: 81 will sub
scribe for every cent that I can spare from
my business, and the business man who
will not do the same will make q big mis-
take" It is q clear case, too, that il Salt
Lake men put off the scheme much longer
Eastern men will take il up, for the figures
are being studied not only here, but in
quiet circles a long way of, and by men,
too, who study mathematics only for g
practical purpose.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
PIOCHE AND THEREABOUTs
Items OF Interest Clipped from the
Record Of Aug. 81.

Items OF Interest Clipped from the
Record n Aug. 81.
Bouquets grace the windows and saloons
OF Phoebe.
II is not unusual TO see Indians, male
and female. stretched out On the sidewalks
on the principal streets summing them
selves. forcing pedestrians to walk over
their lazy carcasses.
This continued dry and pleasant weather
is not only unusual. but really unhealthy.
We have an abundant supply OF water,
but the want OF rain to lay the dust and
prevent ID filing the eyes and clogging the
lungs Of people is generally felt.
We hear u remarked almost every day
that times are improving in Phoebe. but
VIC fear +" the wish lie father tothe thought"
as there are fewer men engaged in our
mines now than al any previous time for
months. We believe the good time 80
long predicted is not far ahead, however.
There 10 not Q county in the State that
produces finer fruit than Lincoln does.
The people 10 the southern part Of the
county should not miss the opportunity OF
exhibiting at the State Fair and carrying
off the 500 offered by President PowniDg
for the best exhibit. They can do IL II they
will only try.
We have received. written expressly
for the Records thrilling romance, In
which magnifcently furnished parlors.
cherry.lipped msidens. with :" little snowy
hands," carefully curled moustaches and
greasy wigwsms. wizen-fsced squaws and
buckskin-clad mountaineers. are inter.
mingled in reckless confusion. with here
and there lap.dogs and grizzlies keeping
each other company. The author is ad.
vised to swallow . pound Of epson salts
and 9 whale-fsh being good for the
brain.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
The Reno Race Track.

General Powning is going to have the
races at Reno during the Fair conducted
on the dead square. This Is what be says
about ii In his newspaper. the Journal:
There are quite Q number OF horses In
training at the race track. and those in
charge OF them state that there will be
some lively work during the Fair. Every
race Will be for blood, and those who
come here to see the races can depend
that every horse will be run for all he lie
worth. The track will be in excellent
condition. and the best horses In the State
and others from Oregon will try their
mettle next month.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

I'm. Convers came over by White
rue stage from Taylor on Thursday
u'so'' and left yesterday for venturs
county CAL. where his family resides,
~ Saa ne owns some real estate. He says
boo = going down to take advantage OF the
m" w DE has been offered what Q few
h;o a.ns ago he would have considered Q
~ ~ price for his land. but now he believes
ne can do better than to take the
h honey. II he sells his present holdings
~ WIZ buy other land, 60 he thinks thst
h., country surrounding 10 not only good
down there. nss se' ~
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Rich Nevada Gold Specimens.

The Salt Lake Tribune. OF last Sunday,
says: "Some most beautiful specimens Of
gold quartz from the southeastern part Of
Nevada. near the Utah line, were exhibi-
ted on the street yesterday. The gold can
easily be seen in threads and patches all
through the quartz without the aid OF .
magnifying glass. The mines from which
the rock is taken are not far from the line
OF the proposed railroad, and will be bo.
nanzas to the owners even II the road
come within fifty miles of them"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Change OF Base,

W. ]. Smith takes pleasure in informing
the residents Of Eureka and surrounding
country that bis stationery and business
10 now located In the new Postofice build
ing, where q full and complete stock will
always be found, together with the latesi
novelties at the most reasonable prices
A full line of fine tobacco and cigarettes.
Imported Key West and Domestic cigars a
specially. With many thanks for their
past liberal patronage. be hopes TO merit
Q continuance OF the same.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Good News from Union.

Parties just up from Union District re.
port that there Ia splendid improvement
In some Of the mines there. We did not
get full particulars. but the general state
ment is made thata large body Of high
grade ore has inst been developed. This, II
true, is especially important. High
grade ore and plenty Of il cannot fail to
make Q boom for the new camp. The
SENTINEL is always glad 10 note the
grouth and prosperity of any Of the sur
rounding camps. Let EN- boom. Any
thing to keep matters moving. We would
rather have . boomerang than NJ boom
AT all.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
New Strike at TuscarOra.

Hugh McCrum brought word Of an i'm.
portant strike at Tuscsrora. He said ii
promised to be a big thing. The Times
Review has this item concerning 1t:
While sinking in the Commonwealth yes
terdsy forenoon, a ledge Of high grade ore
was cut. which the shaft had not passed
through ct noon to-day. although . pro-
gress Of six or seven feet had been made.
The strike had Q beneficial effect upon
the stock, having risen from 81 80 yester-
day to 50 Is In this mornings board.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

From q gentleman recently arrived here
from Colorado, we learn that Adam Hall,
one Of the pioneer prospecsors of this dis.
trict, who for many years owned. and
afterward sold the Sterling, Diligence
and other mining claims 10 the Alexan'
dria Mining Company. is now 9 married
man. and the father OF q fine baby. He
is running Q feed stable in Denver. Mr.
Hall has many friends at this place. wit
will be glad to learn that he is doing we'll
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

we are glade TO note that matters arc
''sEing up at Tybo, and we shall not be
surprised II che place in the near future
D'''nes 10 prosperous ss IL was . few
ysais ago. The Belmont Courier OF 70.
NV Gate has the following: n. Metz
y. .I.oIms us that Dimmick & Luse's mine
o ,Ss "a Alsa-at Typo. Is developing into
s.s o. the best properties in Eastern Ne.
s.as, The shaft 10 down Lac feet, at the
ySssom OF which the ledge 10 from an "a
,1'ss ieet wide Of solid galens. Assays made
- tnis ore resulted as follows: FRS,
ssn, s27S 70 to the ton; second class,
osOl ~; third class, $l42 IA. This orc
sasties gold and silver. Mr.. Metz also in.
iO,ms Us that the Gilmore mine a. Tybo
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
A PRIEST.
kev. Father Ruddy DangerOusl

kev. Father Ruddy Dangerously
HI.
We clip the following from the San
Francisco ChronicleIof the sOth ult.: Rev.
Father BUDDY, Q pioneer missionary In
California and Nevada, ia lying danger.
ously III in st. Mary's Hospital. He ar.
rived here three or four days ago from
Eureka. New, and went Immediately TO
the hospital. He has been suffering from
| dyspepsia for several years, and the dis.
ease has in q measure affected his brain.
Previous TO leaving Nevada he had made
an extensive trip through the southern
portion Of Nevada. The roughness of the
trip and poor accommodations in food and
lodging told on him severely, breaking
down his health completely.
Father BUDDY is we'll known through.
out California, principally In the counties
Of Amador, Suffer. Oalaveras and Mono,
which have been the scenes of his labors
in this State. His whole life has been de-
voted to the noble work of assisting in the
salvation OF others, and to his self.sacri6ce
and devotion to the cause he espoused his
disease 10 attributable. Should he re-
cover, which is doubtful, be will probably
be located permanently in this city.
Before be left here, Father BUDDY COM
planned Of the r%oughness Of his trip through
the southern country. and we deeply re-
gret to hear Of his dangerous illness &C.
casioned by 1t. During his s~ojourn In
Eureka, he frequently called at the SEN.
TINEL office, where this scribe has often
listened in amusement and delight 10 the
humorous ~recitals Of adventure, as we'll
as the Infinite jests and witticisms Of the
reverend gentleman. We enjoyed his
company, and trustto hear Of his speedy re-
covery.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

Says the Belmont Courier: From Su'
perintendent N. s. Trowbridge we learn
that the Typo mill has been shut down
temporarily. II will start up again al
soon as enough cordwood Is delivered,
There are large quantities Of ore ready &c
be crushed. The last run Of the mill wai
q successful one. The ore from the Dim
lex mine in Typo District produced 1877
ounces in silver, and the ore from the &c
mine produced $500 ounces in silver
This Is good showing and speaks vel
for that section Of Nye county.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Lunch Baskets,

From twenty-five cents upwards. The
finest kinds Of potted fowls and meats,
imported cells in oil, ssrdells and an
ohovies. Fresh candies, nuts, fruits In
great assortment. Oranges and lemons
constantly on hand. Fresh eggs just re-
ceived in large quantities. All Of which
I will sell cheaper than any other house in
town. B. BERG. n
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
A Cheap Barometer.

Says an exchange: A cup of coffee is 9
sure barometer. IL you allow the sugar "a
drop into the bottom of Q cup and watch
the bubbles arise without disturbing the
coffee. II the bubbles will collect In the
middle the weather will be fine. II they
adhere TO the cup, forming q ring, II will
be rainy; and If the bubbles separate,
without assuming any fixed position
changeable weather may be expected.
Try IL.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
A OolOred Colony.

The Reading Free Press says that Z 1000
acres Of land above Shinglstown, In this
county, has been purchased and will be
colonized by negroes from North Caro-
LIMA. The Shasta County Improvement
Company, an organization in San Fran
CISCO, representing millions Of capital, has
brought about this sale. Meetings were
held In North Csrolins, 70 which colored
farmers and mechanics were invited. As
high as $500 people attended these meet
ings, and as q result thousands of negroes,
under the leadership Of Q minister named
Petty. who was in Redding about . year
ago, have agreed TO occupy these lands ct
Shingletown.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

There is thought TO be trouble with the
boys on the @. P. The Elko Independent OF
Thursday has this: There is reported TO
be some trouble with the @. P. brakemen
al Ogden, q strike or something of the
kind, but we have been unable to get par
tioulars. 1t Is noticed that but few freight
trains are running which leads 30 the i'm
preston that the brakemen have quit
work. and consequently the company are
unable 10 move their trains.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
An Cure.

The Original Abietine Ointment is only
put up in large two.ounce tin boxes, and
ia an absolute cure for old sores, burns,
wounds. chspped hands. and all skin erup-
tions. Will positively cure all kinds OF
piles. Ask for the Original Abietine Oint-
ment. Sold by John s. Capron. druggist,
Main street, Eureka, Nevada, ct 25 ,cents
per box; by mail, 80 cents.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Through the Whirlpool I'm q Boat.

Through the whirlpool I'm q Boat.
BUFFALO, Aug. 29.-Charley Percy, OF
Suspension Bridge. ayoung man ~ years
old. made q safe trip through the whirl.
pool rapids yesterday in q life-boat built
by himself during the past Summer. The
boat is about II feet long, with air cham.
bers 10 either end, in one Of which Percy
made the voyage. The keel was weighted
with $40 pounds OF iron. and bags Of sand
we're carried in the hold 80 that 1t would
right itself. An iron weight attached to
long rope was trailed from the stern. 90
as to keep the boat straight ahead. Though
ID keeled In q threatening way, the craft
rode the breakers without once upsetting,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

Arrangements have been made with the
different mining superintendents on the
Comstock, says the Reno Journal. whereby
the mines will be closed down for one day
portunity to visit Reno. This will insure
a large attendance Of Comstock people.
II the weather ia pleasant the crowd Of the
coming Fair will be the largest that ever
attended Reno before.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Special Notice.

Charles Ferraris has just received q lot
OF the genuine K. OF L.. gloves, and will in
the future keep q regular assortment OF
such goods. They are particularly adapted
for the working class. He ia also q dealer
in boots and shoes of every description.
Custom work a speciality. Repairing
neatly done. Prices reasonable. Call
and examine for yourselves. Place OF
business on Main street. n
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
r ARRIVALS.

Bureau Hotel-Wm. Ellsworth. Spring
valley; T. Mulligan, The Butses; j. Sulii-
van, City; P. MCGOWAN. Hamilton.
jackson House,. W. Walker, Ham.
burg mine.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

The White House Clothing Emporium
is in daily receipt of their ley stock OF
Spring and Summer clothing, gents fur.
nishing goods. hats, etc. Also, Q full line
Of the gold and silver shirts, which we
guarantee to be the best white shirts In
the market, at the lowest price.
Il M, KARsKY.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Hauling.

J. W. Brown, having removed from
Ruby Hill to the most central part Of the
district, is ready to receive orders 10 do
general hauling. Those desiring his serv-
ices can leave their orders at his residence
on Ruby Hill Avenue. formerly occupied
by n. Fl. Conklin. H
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
Inflammation Wanted

Information Is wanted concerning the
whereabouts OF Alpheus Remsen. When
last heard from he was Of Hamilton. Ne
vAda. about IL years ago. Please address
Milton Remsen, Marshall, Mich.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
-,srsxDAY,s STOCK sALEs.

EVENING BOARD.
1920 0phir-7S w
soo Maxioan-430e 1850
SSO Gould 4 Curry-430c 1850 Az
am Rest 4 Belcher-5k So
,o70 Con. Cslifornis-18 17% l7M
900 Saysge-7h TN tn
4a0 Ohollsr-465s 47Oc An
$50 Potosi-4A
AIS Hale d Norcross-4l5c
100 Crcwn Point-7h
400 Yellow Jscket-465c 460c
70 Alpha-315c 800
200 Belcher-6ss
so Confdence--7N
$40 8. Nevads-34 37Oc
900 Utah-1h 1900 l55c
$50 Bullion-120c IN
$50 Exchequer-lA 1900
200 Seq. Beloher-2l0c
900 Overman-130c
400 Justice--76c
430 Union-330c 81
$50 Alta 205c
800 Caledonia-45c
400 Challenge-24 220c
800 Lady Washington 600 500
800 Apdes-120c
100 S~corpion-75c
200 Benton-255c
600 Iowa 400 $50
400 B~onsnza-10o
800 Pioneer-26c
100 ~Bropby-35c
20 Eureka Con.-7A IN
$50 N~avsio-lS0c 1850
100 B. Isie-55c
$50 N. B. Belle Isle-7k
100 Holmes-2
400 Nevsds Queen-4i0o
500 Navajo Qpeen-S5c
800 Common eslth-220o
$50 Found Treasure-2l0c
600 Tuscarora-30o
200 Bodie--l4
$50 Bulwer-90o
10 Mono-1l0c
800 Peer-70c 75o
Peerless-1ab 1904
100 Crocker-85c
100 Weldon-85o
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03
4. & p. PASSENGER rRAvEL.
DEPARTURES YESTERDAY no asuss.
WRITE PINE STAGE LINE.

ARRIVALS THURSDAY MIGHT.
0. ". Convers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-03

W. II. Stowell. druggist and assayer,
No Main street. 4